A validity study to consult on a protocol of a home hazard management program for falls prevention among community dwelling stroke survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A fall after a stroke is common but the consequences can be devastating not only for the stroke survivors, but also for caregivers, healthcare, and the society. However, research on falls prevention among the stroke population are limited, particularly on home hazards assessment and home modifications, demanding for a study to be conducted. The aim of the study is to validate the protocol and content of a home hazard management program guided by the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model for falls prevention among community dwelling stroke survivors.

Method

Researchers developed their own questionnaire for content validation which consist of 23 items that covers two domains, namely justification for telehealth home hazard management practice and the protocol's o

SUBMITTER: Ahmad Ainuddin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9833545 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature